Chemical Applicator Duties and Responsibilities

Applies
chemicals to plants, trees, and grass to enhance plant growth and
control weeds and pests. Maintains and monitors the pest control
programs, to include bats, bees, and rodents in compliance with EPA,
OSHA, and State and Federal Regulations.

Distinguishing Characteristics:

This is
a skilled and specialized classification that is not part of a
series. Working conditions include contaminated air; extreme
temperatures, and hazardous Materials.

Monitors bat and bird activity on the facility and removes
as appropriate.

Maintains records on chemical application activities in
compliance with EPA, OSHA, and State and Federal regulations.

Maintains work area, chemical storage area, and equipment in
a condition that promotes good safety practices and in
compliance with OSHA, Structural Pest Control Commission, and
ASU Risk Management.

Schedules and coordinates regularly scheduled pest control
activities and responds to trouble calls; serves as a front line
representative between Facilities Management and users regarding
pest management issues.

Assists in preparing pest control estimates for contractor
bids and service work orders.

Responds to Africanized Bee trouble calls and removes as
appropriate.

Oversees contractors; inspects for termites and other
structural pest problems.

Assists in training grounds staff in pest and weed control
safety and in fertilizer use applications.

Maintains equipment and tools used in chemical application
and sends out for service as required.

Acquires and stores pesticide solutions; mixes or dilutes
specified chemicals or materials according to directions and
applies them at the recommended rate.

Instructs helpers, as required, in applying sprays, dusts,
and other materials.

Inspects indoor and outdoor areas and recommends
extermination and pest control methods.

Schedules pest and weed controls.

May assist in the upkeep of the grounds.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of chemical application regulations and
techniques.

Skill in the application of chemicals.

Minimum Qualifications:

Two (2)
years of chemical applications experience and possession of a
current Pesticide Applicator License with the State of Arizona
Structural Pest Control Commission, (Arizona Restricted Use
Pesticide Certificate) and certification in one of the following
categories: Turf & Ornamental Horticulture (B-5), Right of Way &
Weed Control (B-3); General Pest & Public Health (B-1) and ability
to obtain the remaining two within five months of employment; OR,
Two (2) years of grounds maintenance experience and possession of a
current Pesticide Applicator License with the State of Arizona
Structural Pest Control Commission, (Arizona Restricted Use
Pesticide Certificate) and certification in one of the following
categories: Turf & Ornamental Horticulture (B-5), Right of Way &
Weed Control (B-3); General Pest & Public Health (B-1); and ability
to obtain the remaining two within five months of employment.
Possession of a current Arizona Type D driver's license upon
employment. Must pass a post-offer employment chemical Applicator
Physical examination with respiratory clearance and be able to
utilize a half-face mask negative pressure respirator. May be
required to obtain within six months of employment, Control of
Wood-Destroying Insects (B-2); and/or, Wood Destroying Inspect
Inspection (B-8). May be required to obtain a Qualifying Party
License and a New Business License to be used at Arizona State
University. Some positions may be required to operate power lift
equipment and work at heights.